Subtract 8/63 from 4/5
4/5 - 8/63 is 212/315.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 63 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 63 = 315,
4/5 = 4 × 63/5 × 63 = 252/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
8/63 = 8 × 5/63 × 5 = 40/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/315 - 40/315 = 252 - 40/315 = 212/315
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